Wireless PA system

[Les]

Is anyone running their active speakers wirelessly ?

If so how does it work for you ?

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Les

[Mudpup]

No sound comes out and the lights dont work on my one....

[markstuk]

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No sound comes out and the lights dont work on my one....


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[Les]

thanks lads

[stingrayPete1977]

I heard of someone using the Alto bluetooth ones for a Disco but I think they can be hit or miss as you imagine.

[itsmedunc]

We're using a Behringer X18 wireless desk and active PA if that's what you mean?

Edited January 29, 2017 by itsmedunc

[BigRedX]

Is wireless actually fast enough for audio rather than just as a control source? Certainly Bluetooth has too much latency to be viable.

[Les]

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Is wireless actually fast enough for audio rather than just as a control source? Certainly Bluetooth has too much latency to be viable.
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I don't know, bluetooth wouldn't cut it like you say. It looks pretty much like a wireless guitar system to be honest, transmitter from the desk to 2 receivers at the speakers.

Not sure it's going top be worth the bother, was just wondering if anyone was using it and if it worked ok.

Les

[crez5150]

We've got some of these Sennheiser units we use for lo key events..... vox and keys/guitar mainly and they work well.

http://en-uk.sennheiser.com/lsp-500-pro

[stingrayPete1977]

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Is wireless actually fast enough for audio rather than just as a control source? Certainly Bluetooth has too much latency to be viable.
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The Alto bluetooth range is already out there.

[TimR]

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The Alto bluetooth range is already out there.
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There's nothing in their blurb about ultra low latency. In fact it mentions Bluetooth audio can be streamed from devices such as iPods etc and then says with the mic/line inputs they're ideal for live PA. I think it's very cleverly worded. They may get a few complaints...

[stingrayPete1977]

Hey in nothing to do with it, I'm just pointing out that it's not a non starter as it already exists right now in a shop near you.

[mike257]

Good quality wireless kit costs a lot of money. Ultimately, you've still got to run power cables to your speakers, so running two more cables for the sake of the reliability and peace of mind that they're just going to work seems a small price to pay.